Protecting-pad.



PATBNTBD M AY 9, 1905.

G. B. HASTINGS. PROTECTING PAD.

APPLIUATION IILED snmza., 1904.

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UNITED STATES Patented May 9, 1905.

PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE B. HASTINGS, OF PINE ISLAND, MINNESOTA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE- HALF TOFRED T. BIRKHOLZ, OF PINE ISLAND, MINNESOTA.

PROTECTlNG-PAD.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 789,276, dated May 9,1905. Application filed September 24, 1904. Serial No. 225,840.

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Be it known that I, GEORGE B. I-IAsTrNGs,

specified which shall combine simplicity of l construction, highefliciency and durability in use, and high wearing qualities, with greatcomfort in use, and the positive prevention of any rubbing or chaiihg ofa horses neck from a collar.

Vith the above and other objects in view, as will appear as the natureof the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novelconstruction and combination of parts of a protecting-pad, as will behereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this speciiicatiomand inwhich like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts, thereis illustrated one form of .embodiment of the invention capable ofcarrying the same into practical operation, .it being understood thatthe elements therein eX- hibited may be varied or changed as to shape,proportion, and eXact manner of assemblage wit out departing from thespirit thereof.

In the drawings, Figure l is a view in perspective of the pad as itappears when ready for use. Fig. 2 is a transverse sectional view. Fig.3 is a collective detail view showing the dii-:ferent parts of one ofthe pad members..

Fig. 4 is a perspective detail view of a slightly modified form ofattachment to the pad.

The invention embodies two shields l and 2, which are approximatelyshield-shaped in elevation and are connected near their upper edges bystitches 3. Each shield comprises two plies, an inner ply 4 and an outerply 5, the two plies being substantially coextensive in size and heldassembled by a r'ow or rows of stitches 6.' Disposed between the pliesis a filler 7, preferably of leather and somewhat smaller in size thanthe plies, and secured to the filler by a plurality of rivets 8 is areinforce 9 of substantially the same shape as the filler, but of lessarea and constructed, preferably, of heavy galvanized iron or othersuitable sheet metal. The reinforce when the filler is disposed withinthe shield will lie against the ply 5, this being the outer one, andwill thus prevent the pressure of the collar or hames from forcing thearticle out of shape. Both shields of the pad are of the sameconstruction, and after having been assembled by the stitches 3 areshaped to conform to the contour of the animals neck.

In the form of embodiment of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to 3 thereis a strap 10 combined with each shield and secured thereto by rivets11, the strap being provided with a buckle 12 of the usual or anypreferred construction. The object of the straps is to provide a meansfor attaching the pad to the collar, and this is done after the pad hasbeen positioned upon the animals neck. By this arrangement the pad willbe always held in proper operative position With relation to the collar,so that any danger of slippage will be obviated. Instead of employingstraps, such as described, there may be combined with each shield aspring-clip 13, which is preferably circular in form, and has one endformed into an eye 14, through which passes a rod I5, held combined withthe shield by rivets 16. This clip is designed to engage the outer rollof the collar, and thus hold the pad properly positioned with relationthereto.

l/Vhile the device of this invention is eX- ceedingly simple ofconstruction, it will be found of the highest efliciency and durabilityin use, and will in a practical and positive manner prevent any chafingor galling of the horses neck.

Having thus described the invention,what is claimed is A protecting-padcomprising a pair oi multi-ply shields connected along one edge, afiller arranged between the plies of each shield and secured at one edgeonly thereto7 l my own I have hereto affixed my signature a metallicreinforce secured to the filler and in the presence of two Witnesses.

disposed against the inner side of each outer I shield member7 and meanscarried by each GEORGE B HASTINGS' outer shield member for securing thedevice Witnesses: to a collar. D. W, DAVENPORT,

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as i V. E. PARKER.

